Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2603, John Downing, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Continental Mass.
Downing, John Eunice
CONTENTS

9241
R
New Hampshire
John Downing
of Chester in the state of N. Hamp who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Baldwin of the Mass. ne, for the term of 14 years and 6 m.
scribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of April, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th of April, 1819 and sent to Judge Bell Chester N.H.
  Arrears to 4th of March 1819  87 43    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1819  48    24 11     10 30 35  833 5 43  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Letter to 16 March
David Curran for 1838.
Duplicate 17 May David N.H.
to Certificate issued 1838, and sent to Curran for Chester Hampshire
Location of John Downing 31st March 1838 Manchester, New Hampshire

2395 New Hampshire Portsmouth, Eunice Downing, widow of John Downing who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private Mass Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96. Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of October 1853. and sent to
Jesse A. Gove Concord N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 14 Vol. A
(1818)
Rev 3 mar 55-102184

102184 Ad Mar 3/55
che 27/55
Ennie Downing 1/56 John Downing 1/56
Ennie Downing
Map. State 1/56
Revolutionary pension
13808 Ad Mar 3/55
16 Feb 5 1856
M
N. Gaden Exeter N.H.
C. N. Gorden Dec 13/55
Vol. D. 113. -

I John Downing of Chester depose & testify in the county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire testify and depose that in the month of December in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy six I as a private soldier enlisted into the army of the United States in the Continental establishment in the Company commanded by Captain Ezra Bedlow in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Loammi Baldwin in the Massachusetts line in which Regiment I served one year and six weeks at which time I received a written discharge from Captain Ezra Bedlow, which discharge I afterwards lost at sea. I further testify that I ever since have been & now am a citizen of and President in the United States, and that I am in reduced circumstances in life and in need of assistance from my country for support. I further testify that no pension has heretofore been allowed me by under the laws of the United States. J. Downing
State of New Hampshire April 7 th 1818 John Downing made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me
Samuel Bell Asst. Jus. of the Sup. Jud. Court of the State of New Hampshire
I Samuel Bell one of the judges of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Downing did serve in the Revolutionary Army on the Continental establishment for the term of nine months at one time against the common enemy, and that the said reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support as stated in the preceding declaration, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress.
April 7 th 1818
Samuel Bell Asst. Jus. Sup. Court

We William Graham and Jesse J. Underhill testify and depose that we are acquainted with John Downing the signer of the within deposition and consider him in reduced circumstances and standing in need of relief and assistance from his country for support. — W m Graham
Jes. J. Underhill
State of New Hampshire April 7 1828
William Graham and Jesse J. Underhill made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by them respectively subscribed before me Samuel Bell Ap o . Jus. Sup o Court
I Moses Chase testify & depose that I served in the same company with John Downing under the command of Captain Ezra Bedlow and know that he served as a Soldier in said company as mentioned in his deposition
Moses Chase
State of New Hampshire April 7 th 1828
Moses Chase made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me
Samuel Bell Ap o . Jus. Sup o Court
April 7 1828 A. Smith
John Downing (Private) Barker's Mass t Reg t Dec r 1776. en  en listed and for weeks.

John Downing
9241
Boston
April 19
Sep 1819
con
only the part of exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Middlesex on the (the necessary clothing and bedding excepted) by him and his wife CONTAINING the whole estate and income of SCARBOROUGH

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
ROCKINGHAM.....SS.
ON this twelfth day of July A.D., 1820, personally appeared in open court,  and Hall Burgin , before The Hon d John Harvey and Hall Burgin , Esqrs. Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Rockingham, being a Court of Record for the said Coun- ty of Rockingham, having the power of fine and imprisonment, John Downing aged Sixty years, resident in Chester , in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:— He enlisted in December 1775 for one year in the Company commanded by Captain Ezra Wedlock in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Loammi Baldwin in the Massachusetts line and that he served said year faith- fully and remained in the service six weeks after his time of service was out; and in February 1777 he was honourably discharged on the Jersey shore. That he was in the retreat from Long Island in New York, and in the battle at Frog Point, he was also afterwards at the Capture of Burgoyne and was in the battle and was in said service a number of months at other times— The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the 4 th day of April A.D. 1819— The number of my pension certificate is 9241— I have received a Pension
And I do solemnly Swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 8th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provision of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. My occupation is a farmer not of sufficient ability to pursue it being troubled with the Rheumatism and very lame
I have in family residing with me a Wife and Three Children, One a girl about fourteen years old one leg being perished, one boy about ten years old, one other boy about five years old
Their capacity to contribute to their support my Wife is not very healthy and unable to contribute to her support—
Sworn to and declared at Chester on the twelfth day of July A.D. 1820 before
John Harvey } Judges of the said Court Hall Burgin }
I, Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Com- mon Pleas for the County of Rockingham
do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truely copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is 33 dollars and 58 cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this twelfth day of July , 1820.
Peter Chadwick } Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham.

SCHEDULE
CONTAINING the whole estate and income of John Downing (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted,) by him subscribed, exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham, on the twelfth — day of July A.D. 1820, and annexed to his oath, viz.
  One old ax — — — — — $ 1.50   One shovel — — — — — .75   One old hoe — — — — — .06   One Cow valued — — — — — 15.00   One hog — — — — — 5.00   Three Sheep and one lamb — — — — — 4.00   Sett Tea Cups & Saucers — — — — — .30   7. C.C. Plates — — — — — .30   4 Pewter Plates — — — — — .30   2 Pewter Platters — — — — — .40   One Coffee Pot — — — — — .20   One Tin Tea Pot — — — — — .10   1 Flat Iron — — — — — .25   1 pair Wool Cards — — — — — .12   4 Kitchen Chairs — — — — — 2.00   2 Old Tables — — — — — 1.50   Old Chest drawers — — — — — 1.00   One Spinning Wheel (old one) — — — — — .25   One Reel — — — — — .10   One chest — — — — — .25   One old tin shovel & tongs Crane & handles — — — — — 1.00   one hammer — — — — — .10   $ 33.58 
Due to Samuel Aiken Jun: on account $12.00 Due to Noah Burnham on account — 4.00 $16.00
his  John X Downing mark

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord.
August 18, 1853
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestations David Currien and John S. Brown were Justices of the Peace for the county of Rockingham
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.
John L. Hadley Secretary of State.

POWER OF ATTORNEY. REVOLUTIONARY PENSION CLAIM.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I
Eunice Downing of Acworth
in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do hereby constitute and appoint Asse A. Love my true and lawful agent and attorney to prosecute my claim against the Government of the United States for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or Increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said agent to examine all the papers and docu- ments of every description in relation to said claim that may be on file in the departments at Washing- ton City or elsewhere; to file any additional evidence or arguments that can be obtained, and to re- ceive the certificate which may issue for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable to myself; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might do were I personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said agent and attor- ney shall lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this 19th day of March A. D. 185 3 .
Signed and sealed in presence of
David Carrin } Eunice Downing Geo. L. Hadley } mark
STATE OF New Hampshire Rockingham COUNTY, ss: On this nineteenth day of March A. D. 185 3 , personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, with- in and for the county and State aforesaid, Eunice Downing and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her free act and deed for the purposes therein expressed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year above mentioned.
David Carrin Justice of the Peace.

Declaration Act of 3 d Feby. 1883:
State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham
On this twenty second day of March, AD 1883 personally appeared, before me, Matthew Harvey Judson of the United States District Court for New Hampshire Eunice Downing, a Resident of Auburn in the County of Rockingham aged eighty two years, who, being duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions of the act of Congress passed February 3 d 1883:
That she is the widow of John Downing who was a Revolutionary pensioner and soldier of the United States, at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum: under the act of March 18, 1818;
She further declares that she was married to the said John Downing on the twenty fifth day of April Eighteen hundred and Eleven; That her husband the aforesaid John Downing died in Auburn on the first day of August AD 1844; — : That she

was not married to him prior to Eighteen Hundred, but the marriage took place Sub- sequent to the year Eighteen Hundred, viz, at the time above stated;
She further swears that she is a widow, has remained so since his death, that she has never before made application for a pension;
James Colp      Eunice Den  Mark Downing Matthew Harvey
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me, and I certify that the above application cannot from bodily infirmity appear in open court, and that she is a credible person, & I am dis- interested;      Matthew Harvey Dist Judge
I, Alceat R. Hatch, Clerk of the Cir- cuit Court of the United States for the District of New Hampshire, do certify that the Hon. Matthew Harvey is and on the day of the date of the above certificate was Judge of the District & Circuit Courts in said District, and that the signature above written is genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Circuit Court this Seventeenth day of March, A.D. 1853
Alceat R. Hatch
Clerk

State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham Town of Chester
(a) Record of Marriages solemnized by the Rev. Nathan Bradstreet of Chester for the year Eighteen hundred eleven April twenty fifth Mr John Downing of Canterbury and Medow, Unit Cal of Chester
I CERTIFY that the above is a true copy of the record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows:—(b)
April 28 th Mr John Downing of Canterbury & Medow Unit Cal of Chester William Greenough Clerk.
I, William Greenough above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town, county and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true copy from the records of said town, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
William Greenough Clerk of said Town.
Subscribed and duly sworn to before me, this 23 rd day of July A. D. 1853.
David Curran Justice of the Peace.
(a) Here fill in an exact transcript of the record, except that, instead of copying the figures, the date must be written out in full. (b) Here give the date exactly as it is in the record.

I Nathan Plummer depose and say that I am a resident of Auburn. That I know Eunice Downing who is now applying for a pension, That she is the widow of John Downing deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, and at the time of his death was in receipt of a pension at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum: That he died at the house of Mr. James Galf in Auburn, on or about the first day of August A.D. 1844. That I attended him as his physician in his last sickness; That she still remains his widow and that I am disinterested.
Nathan Plummer
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th. day of March A.D. 1853 - and I Certify that he is a credible witness & I am sworn to John S. Brown Justice of the Peace

I James Galf depose and say that I am a resident of Auburn. That I know Eunice Downing who is now applying for a pension. That she is the widow of John Downing deceased. Who was a Revolutionary Pensioner and at the time of his death was in receipt of a pension at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum: That he died at my house in Auburn on the first day of August AD 1844: That she still remains his widow, and that I am Disinterested
James Galf.
State of New Hampshire, Rockingham ss. I sworn to & subscribed before me. This 26th day of March AD 1853. and I certify that he is a credible witness & I am Disinterested John S. Brown Justice of the Peace

Ernie Downing

APPLICATION FOR BOUNTY LAND.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, } ss. County of Rockingham }
On this 22 nd day of March A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty- five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Nathan Plummer Guardian of Eunice aged Downing, aged 34 years, a resident of Auburn in the State of New Hampshire who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the identical widow John Downing who was a soldier
to whom under the Act of Feb 3. 1853, a pension of ninety six dollars per annum has been allowed; that her Certificate is No. 2395; is made payable at the Portsmouth Agency, N. Hampshire
on about the day of March A. D. 1855, as will appear by the muster rolls of said company; that he received no certificate of discharge. That she has not made application for bounty land under the act of September 28th, 1850, and received a land warrant for  across which he has since legally disposed of and cannot now return. That she is still a widow. That she was married to the said John at  in the State of  on the day of Aug  1844 and that her said husband died at Auburn on the 1 st day of Aug  1844 and for proof thereof she refers to evidence filed at the pension office in her said previous application for a pension . He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the additional bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved the 3d day of March, 1855. He also declares that he has never applied for nor received, under this or any other act of Congress any bounty land warrant except the one above mentioned.
(Signature of claimant.) Nathan Plummer Guardian of Eunice Downing
We Nathaniel Brown and George W. Warren residents of Auburn in the State of New Hampshire upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by said Nathan Plummer in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Two witnesses: John S. Brown
(Signatures of witnesses.)
Nathaniel Brown George W. Warren
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John S. Brown Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
County of Rockingham } ss.
I, William B. Morrill Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that John S. Brown whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission is dated on the 25 th day of June A. D. 1850 and will expire in five years from that date; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and said Court is a Court of record
Given under my hand Seal of said Court this 25 th day of April A. D. 1855.
William B. Morrill Register
POWER OF ATTORNEY:
Secretary of the Interior: — Please to deliver the certificate or warrant, to which I am entitled, according to the tenor of the foregoing declaration and application, to Nathaniel Gordon, Esq., of Exeter, in the State of New Hampshire.
Signed in presence of me. Harrison Brinsham
(Claimant.) Nathan Plummer Guardian of E. Downing

Eunice Downing

We Graham Hall, and Harrison Burnham residents of Auburn, in the County of Rockingham, in the State of New-Hampshire depose and say that we have been acquainted with Eunice Downing, of Auburn, in said County for twenty years, that she is the widow of John Downing, who is reputed to have served in the Revolutionary war; that for the services of her said husband in said war, under the provisions of the Act of February 3rd 1853, a pension of ninety six dollars per annum has been allowed her; that her Pension Certificate is numbered 2395, and payable at the Portsmouth Agency; that she is now a widow; that we are disinterested witnesses;
Deponents Signatures,
Graham Hall Harrison Burnham
State of New-Hampshire } ss County of Rockingham }
On this 19th day of April A. D. 1855, personally appearing before me, Graham Hall and Harrison Burnham made oath that the foregoing affidavit by them subscribed is true. And I certify that officers are known to me, are disinterested and entitled to credit; that the said Eunice is a widow, and that I have no interest in said claim.
John S. Brown
Justice of the Peace

102184

WE, Nathaniel Brown , and George W. Warman residents of Auburn , in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire , depose and say that we were acquainted with John Downing and Eunice Downing , of Auburn in said County, in the life-time of the said John Downing Downing ; that they lived together as husband and wife, and were reputed to be so;— that the said John Downing died at Auburn , in the State of New Hampshire on or about the 13 th day of August 18 44 , and that the said Eunice Downing is still a widow.
(Deponents
Signatures.)
Nathaniel Brown
George W. Warman
State of New Hampshire } County of Rockingham } SS.
On this 22 nd day of March 185 5 , personally appearing before me, Nathaniel Brown and George W. Warman made oath that the foregoing affidavit, by them subscribed is true: And I certify that affiants are known to me, are disinterested, and entitled to credit.
John S. Brown Justice of the Peace.
John Downing deceased August 13 1844

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2603
Eunice Downing Widow John Downing Pri. Rev War
Act: Feb 3 d 1853.
Index:—Vol. a , Page 187
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Tennison Office, 7 th Oct: 1853.
Sir. Please certify, the time to which the within manifestation was paid, or the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
S. Cole
For the commission.
John Downing, act 1818, $8. p. month. — Died 6 th August 1844, Paid to his death.
J. Burt Auditor.
Francis Burt Esq., Third Auditor. Treasury } 1

FREE
1853 Dear Mr. Dole
Hon. Lorenzo P. Waldo Clerk of Rensselaer's Washington, D.C.

John Downing affidavit

I John Downing of Chester county of Rockingham and state of New Hampshire a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do testify and say that I have for several years had a certificate of pension under the act of Congress of 18th March 1818. I further say that Josiah S. Hadley Esq. of Portsmouth has been my attorney, with an exception for several years past, to obtain my pension, and that on application to him for the certificate I could not obtain it, for reasons that will appear in his accompanying affidavit. I have applied to Mr Hadley several times, and have not and cannot get it, and as I am poor stand in need of my pension for my support, I am under the necessity of applying to your department for a dupli- cate of my certificate, which I hope you will forward to me as soon as possible.
Chester March 8, 1838.
John his Downing mark
Rockingham Jt. March 8, 1838. Sworn to before me, and I hereby certify that the above named John Downing is a credible witness. David Cummings Jr. Pro. Rec.

Application for a new Certificate
State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham ss. on this second day of May 1838 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Rockingham personally appeared John Downing who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Bedloe in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Baldwin in the Massachusetts line. in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New Hampshire under the act of 18th March 1818; that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate, two or three years ago he put into the hands of Josiah G. Hadley Esquire of Portsmouth New Hampshire, who was his attorney to receive from the agent of the United States his pension; that the said Josiah G. Hadley has lost said certificate as will appear by his affidavit taken

before David Currier & Justin Pierce in February last and transmitted to the Department by said Currier -
witness James Galef
John his D Downing mark
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day and year aforesaid -
David Currier & Justin Pierce
I James Galef of Cheshire county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do testify that I am well acquainted with John Downing above named. He resides in my family and I know him to be the same person described in the above application, and that he has lost his pension certificate as he alleges in his application - James Galef
Rockingham State of New Hampshire County ss. Cheshire May 2, 1838. Sworn to before me and I hereby certify that James Galef above named is a credible witness David Currier & Justin Pierce

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office May 5. 1838
The above named David Cunnier Lane is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham duly qualified and his signature given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of the State.
Ralph N. Mottall Secy of State

Josiah E. Hadley affidavit

I Josiah C. Hadley of Portsmouth county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do testify and say that I have for several years past have been the attorney of John Downing of Chester in said County a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, to obtain for him his revolutionary pension - I further state that I have recently made search for the Certificate of pension which was left in my possession, but have not been able to find it. I have no doubt that his certificate is now in my possession, but I have mislaid it, and am not able after the most diligent search to find it. I hope therefore that a duplicate of his said Certificate may be furnished him that he may be enabled to obtain his pension as usual -
Portsmouth February 27. 1838.
Josiah C. Hadley
Rockingham ss. February 28. 1838.
Sworn to before me - and I hereby certify that the above named Josiah C. Hadley is a credible witness -
David Cunnin Jr. Jus. Peace

may 16 Application for a new certificate -
Mr. Wm.
James L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of pensions
Washington
FREE

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Chichester N.H. May 10. 1838
Dear Sir,
I herewith enclose the application of John Downing for a duplicate certificate, taken I believe agreeably to the forms you sent me - The affidavit of the Attorney of Downing who has lost the certificate was taken by me and forwarded by me some weeks since - I presume you do not wish that taken again -
I am well acquainted with Downing and am satisfied that the facts are as he states them, and I also know that he is now put to great trouble and inconvenience for want of his pension -
With Great Respect
David Currie Jr.

Chester N.H. March 10. 1838
James L. Edwards Esq.
Dear Sir.
I enclose to you the application of John Downing for a duplicate of his Pension Certificate.
The facts are, I have no doubt as are represented in the affidavits.
I applied to Mr Hadley myself for the Certificate and he informed me that he had it and would try and find it - I applied to him a second time and he informed me as he states in his affidavit.
Mr Downing is very poor and needs his pension for his support and I hope a duplicate will be forwarded me as soon as possible.
Very Respectfully Yours Most Obedient David Curran Jr.

Concord, N.H. August 18, 1853;
Sir:
I herewith transmit the application of Eunice Downing, widow of John. for a Revolutionary Pension, under the act of Feb'y 3, 1853;
I am Sir
Respectfully
Your Ob't Serv't
Jesse A. Gore
Hon Simon P. Waldo Commr of Pensions Washington, D.C.

Brief in the case of Emmce Downing, Widow of John, Rockingham County and State of New Hampshire, act 3 d Feby; 1853,
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Widow was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th March, 1818, & Cont d .
Recon d evidence of Marriage,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Lepe A. Gove Esq., Concord,
Name and residence of Agent
N.H.
J. B. Boynton, Examining Clerk.

Ans. No. 1053. No. 3062 Appl. of Pamce Worning, Widow of John, Rockingham co., N. H.
5119
Ad 3 rd Feb. 1853. $96.00 per An. Com. Feb. 3, 1853,
An.
Jesse A. Gove, Com. com., N. H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston.
January 3. 1856.
I Hereby Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of John Downing is borne on pay roll of Capt. Samuel Huse's Comp. Col. Jacob Gerrish's Regt. from April 5. to July 4 th 1778. & was. as private.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of New Hampshire.
ROCKINGHAM, ss.
The subscriber, Register of Probate for said County, Hereby Certifies and Attests, that on the 2 d day of August in the year of our Lord, 1854, at a Court of Probate then holden at Derry in said County, by the Hon. Ira St Clair Judge of said Court,
Nathan Plummer of Auburn in said County was duly appointed
Guardian unto Eunice
Downing of said Auburn. decreed to be an insane person.
and the said Nathan Plummer accepted of said trust, and gave bond for the faithful performance thereof, agreeably to the laws of said State. And I further certify, that said appointment has never been revoked, but remains in full force as by the records of said Court appears.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court, at the Probate Office at Exeter, in said County of Rockingham, this 4 th day of January A. D. 1856
W. B. Morrill { Register of the Court of Probate, Rockingham County.

State of New Hampshire.
Rockingham, fs. January 4 th A. D. 1856
I, Ira St Clair Judge of the Court of Probate in said County, hereby certify that William B Merrill is the Register of said Court; that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his certificates and attestations as such; that his name subscribed to the foregoing certificate is his own proper signature; that the seal affixed thereto is the seal of said Court; and that said certificate is in due form of law.
Given under my hand the day above written.
Ira St Clair Judge of Probate.